Richard Fitting
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Results-driven Purchasing Manager with expertise in contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and cost reduction. Proven ability to streamline processes and enhance collaboration, delivering significant procurement savings and improved inventory management.
Experienced with vendor negotiations, ensuring competitive pricing and quality. Utilizes inventory management to maintain optimal stock levels and reduce costs. Track record of successful procurement strategies and building strong supplier relationships.
Work History
Purchasing Manager
5 Years 2 Months- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, optimizing procurement costs and enhancing supplier relationships.
- Developed and implemented purchasing policies, ensuring compliance and streamlining processes across departments.
- Analyzed market trends to forecast demand, improving inventory management and reducing excess stock levels.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify needs and align purchasing strategies with organizational goals.
- Led vendor selection process, evaluating capabilities and negotiating terms to secure favorable conditions for the company.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
Cabinet Designer
18 Years 6 Months- Designed custom cabinetry using CAD software to meet client specifications and preferences.
- Collaborated with clients to understand design needs and provide tailored solutions for residential and commercial projects.
- Oversaw production schedules, ensuring timely completion of custom cabinet designs while maintaining quality standards.
- Mentored junior designers, enhancing team skills in design techniques and project management best practices.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced lead times for custom cabinet fabrication without compromising quality.
- Reviewed blueprints and architectural drawings to ensure accurate measurements and placement of cabinets within a space.
- Streamlined the design process for increased efficiency by implementing new software tools and techniques.
Education
No Degree - Math & AutoCad, Almost Got Associate Degree
Operated and programmed CNC machine
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I am a self motivator who goes to work to work. Dedicated to the right company and job. Not stuck on more money as long as the employer is good, loyal to his / her employees and is not afraid to pay his / her employees what they are worth to the company.
I always strive to reach high in the company and give my best to my employer. Employee incentives are a big plus.
I always try to find the best ways to do my job, but am also very good at not trying to re-invent the wheel.
Certification
I have a Journeyman in cabinetry with 20 years experience working at UCI Furniture Shop